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ShONET 20 October 1976
_ RETURNTO-CIA .
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Mre Gonett M. Steele,) President.

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(International Art Associates, gd.) a

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Dear lr. Gteele,)

_. This document is intended to confirm discussione he d between
yourself, representing Gaternational Art Associates, Ltd/, hereinafter
referred to as the "Company} and Mr. John J. Murray, r., vepresenting
the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). . If it conforms to your -
understanding of the agreement reached, kindly so acknowledge by
signing below, = Oe a

"1." You have agreed on behalf of tha Company to assist CLA

by placing on retainer Mr. Richard T. Gibson at an annual. fee of
$9,900 per annw. Thin fea will he paid to Mr. Gibson by the

Conpany in monthly increments of $750 each. ‘The Company will

overtly negotiate a retaindr contract with Mr. Gibson, which will
make eminently clear that both are negotiating and concluding the
contract as independent parties; that.the Company will. have no.
obligation to withhold Federal, state or Social Security income

‘ taxes.

2. In consideration of the support rendered, CIA will pay
the Company a fee of $10,000 per annum. Provision is ‘made in this
amount to offset any nominal expenses the firm incure in its overt
associations or support of Mr. Gibson. ; ,

3. °° CIA will reimburse the Company in quarterly increments
via 4 contrived contractual arrangement between the Company and
a notional facility of CIA. Cancelled checks will serve aa
adequate accounting for monies paid the Company.

"4, Because of CIA's interest in Mr. Gibson, it is requested
that the Company neither offer Mr. Gibson bona. Fide employment nor
accept any proposal of employment from him without prior consent
of CIA for a period of two (2) years following termination of this
agreement.

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5. All information relating to this Agreement 1s classified
secret. Both CIA and the Company agree that the most stringent
safeguards will be taken to protect this information, including
the existence of the agreement. Any information in any form that
must be given to a third party by either CIA or the Company will

--be done in strict conformance with the laws safeguarding national.
security information, and. only with full consultation between CIA
and the Company...

6. This agreement ; is atteative 1 October 1976 and shall remain
-in full effect for an indefinite period, subject to cancellation
at any time upon sixty (60) days’ notice by either party thereto.

. The CIA wishes to express its appreciation for the manner
in which you have received this request to perform a service
related to the national security of the United Statea and for
your Personal actenti OT! s thereto. , ;

‘CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

BY : : : . . a

> Special Contracting Officer
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(tatermational Art Associates, Ltd.)

Emmett M, Steela President Date


